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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Vernon Texas and the post office status under federal law from March 3 1870, indicating government designation of mail service for the locality. The text is incomplete and provides limited contextual detail.
The Record will profile local factories and efficient farms in Vernon and Wilbarger counties to show how factories build towns by creating payroll and boosting homegrown goods. The current focus is the Coca Cola Potting Works and a Dallas baker warns customers to bake today.
The Record highlights Willarger county as the leading industry agriculture proves essential for the economy. It notes two young women Ramat Butler and Wynette Litre winning first place at Texas A M College for clothing canning and poultry judging inspiring local youth to stay and farm.
Red River county Poultry growers form a circle to boost local industry. The piece emphasizes that well funded schools and good roads increase land value and support citizens ambition. The text ends with a sharp note on the anti trust law failing to save the rooster.
The article notes nine states ready to market cotton through cooperative channels with over a million bales in pools, predicting improved profits for Southern farmers. It cites a government crop report showing 300000 bales less yield than prior estimates and discusses price stabilization goals, county-level growth in Wilbarger, and a Knights of Columbus funded history study in San Francisco. It also mentions Caruso’s earnings and a note on his wealth.
A local young woman will depart next month to begin studies to become a missionary. Yesterday afternoon a farewell program ran from 6 to 6 30 at Mrs A Bubusiu's South Main Street home. Seventy five to 100 guests attended as Miss Dorothy Rogers and Miss Mary Elizabeth Piper presented gifts to the guest of honor. A varied program featured readings, viola and vocal solos, and a guestbook for wishes. The Methdist church women assisted in hosting.
S Hite of Odell reported in Vernon on Wednesday that about an inch of rain fell there Tuesday night, providing much needed moisture to the community.
Hostess Aileen Holley entertained guests at a Wednesday dinner. Attending were Miss Jewel Johnson of Medicine Mounds, Cat McAlister of Denton, and Miss Ann Carrol Ruttedge of Vernon. Johnson and My eee have been guests several times already, including visits in Vernon.
J A Money states there is ample capital to loan on improved farms including Summerour and 87-tfe, indicating strong lending capacity for agricultural property and related ventures.
Foster's Weather Bulletin outlines a Eurasian and North American drought spanning Quebec to the Great Lakes and western Europe. It predicts August as highly drought-stricken, a shift of storm paths toward October, variable temperatures, and limited rain with dry spells across Mexico and the western plains.
A community picnic in Hinds gathered Tuesday near the river with a noon dinner under trees. Attendees included Castleberry and family members, Mr. and Mrs Paul Castleberry, Co. A Mailer and family, P. B. Sarrett and family, A O Hardage and family, and several others enjoying fishing and swimming.
L. J. Stover of Casey Arkansas died in Ardmore Oklahoma from burns after crawling under his automobile to repair a break at Ringling Oklahoma. His wife was badly burned attempting to pull him free as gasoline saturated clothing ignited in the blast.
James Condon advertises an instant gas oil burner for kitchens near Condon Springs. Five gallons of coal oil allegedly cooks, washes, and irons for a family for a week, with high air efficiency and long guaranteed life. Contact James Condon for details.
An advertisement by T. P. Lisman & Son promotes farm loans across Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. The copy promises long terms and convenient rates to suit farming needs.
A second illustrated business lecture may visit Vernon if local interest grows. The National Cast Register Co would present The Troubles of a Merchant and How To Stop Them last year drew praise. this year’s topic is Getting the Most Out of Retailing. Publicity and a hall are the only requirements from citizens.
The Record announces L. A. Hollar as candidate to succeed County Superintendent J. N. Fulcher who resigned to become high school principal. Hollar served eight years as teacher and holds a permanent renewal certificate.
Harrold club girls met Wednesday with Miss Wynetta Little. Instruction was given in fancy packs to grass jars for exhibits. Mrs. John Caryell and granddaughter Katherine of Stamford visit Mrs. R. L. Freeman of South Cumberland Street. Mrs. Cutgell is an aunt of Mrs. Freeman.
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